jurat

American  

[joor-at] / ˈdʒʊər æt /

noun

1. Law. a certificate on an affidavit, by the officer, showing by whom, when, and before whom it was sworn to.

2. a sworn officer; a magistrate; a member of a permanent jury.

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jurat British  

/ ˈdʒʊəræt /

noun

1. law a statement at the foot of an affidavit, naming the parties, stating when, where, and before whom it was sworn, etc

2. (in England) a municipal officer of the Cinque Ports, having a similar position to that of an alderman

3. (in France and the Channel Islands) a magistrate

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Etymology

Origin of jurat

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin jūrātus “sworn man,” noun use of Latin past participle of jūrāre “to swear,” equivalent to jūrā- verb stem + -tus past participle suffix

Example Sentences

When you tell me that Peter Tupper is a son of the jurat, and a member of the Junta of Valencia, you by no means satisfy my curiosity.

From The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock by Tupper, Ferdinand Brock

Mr. Brock, who was essentially assisted in this business by Mr. James Carey, jurat, succeeded in both these objects.

From The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock by Tupper, Ferdinand Brock

An affidavit must consist of title, body or statement and jurat.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

"When I have served a year as jurat, and have paid a ducat for my diploma."

From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór